by Shelly Omilade Bell (Author), Sonya Renee Taylor (Foreword by)
Supercharge your business or career by staying true to your authentic self
In Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps to Building a Billion Dollar Network, accomplished entrepreneur Shelly Omilâdé Bell and author Sheena C. Howard deliver an honest and engaging discussion of how to think differently about getting your business funded as a female entrepreneur of color. In the book, you'll find the mindsets, tools, tactics, and strategies you need to succeed in a venture capital environment that is largely designed by--and for--white males.
You'll learn how to apply your own unique story and background and prioritize valuable relationships to create your own pathway to a fully funded business. You'll also discover:
- An acknowledgment and highlighting of those obstacles that remain in place and stand in the way of women of color in business
- How to break through those obstacles while doing things your own way
- Strategies for achieving your next goal, whether that's building a business, creating social impact, or looking for a raise
An essential and insightful resource for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders of color, Originate, Motivate, Innovate is the no-nonsense, hands-on book that professional women of color have been waiting for.
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In Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps for Building a Billion Dollar Network, a team of accomplished entrepreneurs delivers a startlingly insightful guide to navigating new networks of people that can help you succeed. Whether you're looking for a raise, want to build a business, create social impact, or become a member of new social networks, the author demonstrates how to overcome intimidation and imposter syndrome to chart a new and exciting path.
You'll peek inside rooms filled with high-powered CEOs running some of the world's most well-known brands and discover the mindset shifts, tools, and tactics you need to succeed in the world of venture capital. You'll learn how to access the capital you need for your new or growing business in a system of finance dominated by--and designed for--white males.
Originate, Motivate, Innovate isn't a one-size-fits-all formula for success. Instead, the author explains how you can find a framework for investment and funding that works for your company and for a person in your unique circumstances. You'll focus on creating a one-of-a-kind process, using your authentic story and by prioritizing valuable relationships, and then do everything your own way.
This book acknowledges and highlights the obstacles that women of color face in the world of venture capital and at the intersection of race, gender, and (some-times) sexual orientation. It reveals how one of those women broke those barriers and accessed investment, as well as how you can think differently about funding and join her in her success.
Perfect for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders of color, Originate, Motivate, Innovate will earn a prominent place in the libraries of ambitious managers, executives, directors, and other professionals.
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PRAISE FOR ORIGINATE, MOTIVATE, INNOVATE
"Omi is one of the most purpose-driven and authentic community builders of our time. She leads with heart, authenticity and generosity which allows for her to achieve an exponential impact on whatever she sets her mind and hands to do. Her guidance and insights are based on her own proven track record of building a network that yields billion dollar outcomes."
--ALICIA WILSON, Managing Director and Global Head of Philanthropy for the North America Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
"Originate, Motivate, Innovate presents powerful, measurable steps for the modern business leader. By uncovering the intersection of identity, courage and disruption, Bell offers the key to unlocking long-lasting power and success."
--EMILY TISCH SUSSMAN, Host of the She Pivots podcast and Contributing Editor of Marie Claire